EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Fresh Eyes Digital Donors, volunteers, and supporters are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

10 places to recruit board members Your volunteer pool. Your volunteers already show commitment and understand your mission. Referrals from staff, current donors, volunteers, and current or former board members. Volunteer fairs and websites like Volunteer Match , Idealist , and BoardAssist. Your donor pool.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Here’s the good news: as long as you properly thank your donors and report back to them on how their gift made a difference, your donors are ready to be asked again. Pro tip: Kick off with your board giving to make sure leadership volunteers are invested in the event’s success. Encourage donations in honor of volunteers.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 29, 2014

No matter what kind of budget your nonprofit has, everyone can agree that volunteers are one of the best investments–primarily because they are free! However, mismanagement of volunteers due to other budgeting restraints could turn a fun, giving-back experience into a stressful, this-feels-like-work one. Survey volunteers.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more. More funds mean your nonprofit can bring on skilled staff and provide better training and experiences to volunteers. Your relationship with the board is critical. Create a timeline.

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Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2024

The 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , too, found that donors’ decision to make a second gift may be influenced by a personal phone call. Fundraising 5 Things to Know About Monthly Donors 7 min read Read Now Who You Should Call and Who Should be Calling Board members and volunteers are well-suited for this type of call.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2023

For me, it was elementary school, in Topeka, Kansas, when I declared, “I want to be a television reporter!” My professors took a chance on me and found a television internship that turned into a full-time reporting gig, all while juggling classes during my senior year. It was updated for National Mentoring Month in January 2023.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Keep the conversation going: Develop relationships with potential members through regular updates and check-ins. Make sure they’re memorable and informative by using these events as opportunities to build relationships, answer questions, and showcase the impact of board service on organizational outcomes. Celebrate diversity.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

“Volunteers are the backbone of the social good sector yet their contributions aren’t always adequately recognized.” Celebrate the do-gooders who make your work possible. Here are few ways to recognize your volunteers so the relationship continues well beyond the project. That applies here.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

They go by many different names – volunteer councils, auxiliaries, “friends” groups, and more – but regardless of their varied titles, such groups share a great deal. In recent years, we have conducted surveys and interviews at institutions with longstanding volunteer councils. But there are also many that are, well, less so.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Imagine what your organization could accomplish in 2022 if you began each initiative with clean, streamlined donor records that record donations from your online forms and update automatically , an arsenal of canned reports to track key metrics, and a solid plan to prioritize each donor segment individually.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Lean into the spirit of gratitude by thanking your donors and volunteers for what their support made possible before you start asking for money. For example, Candid’s development team aims to do this quarterly to strengthen our relationship with our funders. I used to organize an annual “holiday tea” for our donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The 2019 M+R Benchmarks Report observed that for certain nonprofit sectors the impact has been “dramatic,” and for health nonprofits, in particular, it appeared “nothing short of transformative.”. Basic promotion can be as simple as a monthly Facebook post that reports how much Fundraisers have brought in recently for your nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

And he had created a culture of care to deliver much-needed services and build relationships with their constituents. Despite these successes, ShowerUp’s BIG problem was organizing their 1,449 volunteers. Paul also knew that today’s volunteers are tomorrow’s donors; he needed to nurture his greatest advocates.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Specifically, nonprofits need to build a relationship and offer delightful surprises , convenience , rewards , and appreciation. . Yes, your nonprofit is a brand.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here! Advocacy is a long-term calling.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

On August 17, the United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day to recognize the impact of the social sector and highlight the importance of charitable organizations across the country. . Personalized communication creates a touchpoint that humanizes your organization and develops stronger donor relationships. . A Day to Celebrate.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

So think about how you can use this time of year to focus on donor stewardship and relationship-building. Mailing thank-you, birthday, or holiday cards, signed by your staff or volunteers. Personally emailing your annual report to donors or funders and describing how their support was central to your success.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Instead, while your auction guests still have the event fresh on their minds, take time to send an engaging follow-up email to strengthen their relationship with your organization. Including these elements will strengthen your supporter relationships by showing you care about them and want to celebrate their impact.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Benefit concerts are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. Held annually at Carnegie Hall, this event not only invites attendees to revel in captivating musical performances but also serves as a vital platform for celebrating and safeguarding Tibetan culture. Inspiration.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Spotlighting different traditions into your year-end outreach injects a sense of fun and wonder to a season that often can seem predictable, homogenous, and inclusive only to those who celebrate Christmas. For instance, have you considered including winter solstice celebrations in your holiday gift appeal? There are 5.4 There are 41.6

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Celebrating its third anniversary in 2021, the campaign encourages children and young people to be kind and compassionate toward all animals. Social media has become increasingly important, with nearly 500 reports of animal cruelty coming through social platforms in 2020 — more than triple the previous year’s figure. As the U.K.’s

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We want to celebrate these nonprofits along with the other fundraising success stories. alleviated pain points around reporting and found that their staff “productivity and efficiency have increased drastically” after working with Bloomerang. Focus on donor relationships. Donor relationships are the key to success.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

Touch base with your supporters to express gratitude and celebrate their generosity. It reminds them that they’ve supported you in the past and that they have a relationship with you. If you want to build authentic relationships with your supporters, your organization must get personal, too. to your supporters?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities. Think about Board members, employees, volunteers, donors, and social media followers who can serve as ambassadors.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

I''m so excited to have these regular opportunities to report out from NTEN, share udpates about our work, and hear directly from all of you. Below is a full report from topics covered on the Town Hall call and questions raised from participants. Celebrate a happy Valentine''s Day by registering at the lower rate !

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 15, 2015

National Volunteer Week is April 12 - 18. This year''s theme is “ Celebrating Service." And, a growing number of businesses are rewarding employees who volunteer by giving them extra vacation time and other incentives. You can find organizations in need of volunteers by visiting the website, Volunteer Match.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

In fact, communication is key in most instances (relationships, operations, ordering at a restaurant) but I digress. Help us pack 750 lunches in 24 hours by volunteering with Meals on a Mission this GivingTuesday ! Don’t neglect to address the goal you set before and during the campaign when reporting the results.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Your “Effectiveness Over Time” report in the Executive Reports area will also help you track your retention rate month by month, which is a useful way to keep an eye on how your engagement activities impact your donors’ giving activity. You might ask them to volunteer, visit your facilities, or attend events.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

But these events are not only about maintaining existing relationships; they also provide a unique opportunity to tap into the extended networks of your donors—by attracting their friends to your cause. Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. Nonprofit organizations are often dependent on volunteers, and among adults 65 and older volunteering rates have increased from 14.3%

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Celebrity meet and greets It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to sit down for lunch or a video call with your favorite celebrity. It’s a win-win relationship! Private cooking classes Connect with a professional or celebrity chef to ask if they’d be willing to donate their time to a private cooking class.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Send thank you notes, extend acknowledgments and appreciation to nurture your relationship with your donors. Ease of Fundraising Flipcause provides a multitude of easy-to-use fundraising tools , including customizable donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, events and ticketing, volunteer registration, and more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Leadership skills are only just about our inner-selves, it is also how we relate to other people and manage those relationships, especially in the workplace. Work anniversary celebration, shout outs to staff, hand-written gratitude notes. Review self-care activities and celebrate Friendship. Volunteer on a project together.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Fundraising is all about relationships. . If all you do is ask, ask, and ask some more, that’s not much of a relationship. To build a relationship on purpose with a donor, you must communicate with them often without asking for anything. Recent print collateral, such as a newsletter or annual report. Just say thank you.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Useful analytics come from a comprehensive data set, typically from a donor management software, that can be manipulated into an intuitive report that anyone can digest. Reports generated around donor engagement can measure campaign involvement, giving history, and other trends that can help guide your strategic processes.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

To boost excitement, invite local celebrities or influencers to serve as judges or emcees. Organize a team of volunteers to wash cars for a suggested donation, and reach out to local businesses to offer their parking lot as a venue. Flipcause provides valuable insights through its reporting and analytics features.

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